Books for new christians

Congratulations on your decision to follow Jesus! Here are some book recommendations that can help you grow in your faith and deepen your understanding of Christianity:

Bible Studies and Devotionals

  1. "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren - A 40-day devotional that helps you understand God's purpose for your life.
  2. "The Love Dare" by Alex and Stephen Kendrick - A 40-day challenge to strengthen your marriage and deepen your faith.
  3. "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young - A daily devotional that helps you connect with God's love and guidance.
  4. "The Message" by Eugene Peterson - A Bible translation that reads like a novel, making it easy to understand and apply to your life.

Christian Living and Discipleship

  1. "The Disciple-Making Minister" by Bill Hull - A book that helps you understand the importance of discipleship and how to make disciples.
  2. "The Gospel and Personal Evangelism" by Mark Dever - A book that helps you understand the gospel and how to share it with others.
  3. "The Cross-Centered Life" by C.J. Mahaney - A book that helps you understand the importance of the cross and how it should shape your life.
  4. "Desiring God" by John Piper - A book that helps you understand the importance of desiring God and how to cultivate a deeper love for Him.

Theology and Apologetics

  1. "The Reason for God" by Timothy Keller - A book that helps you understand the reasons for your faith and how to defend it.
  2. "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis - A classic book that helps you understand the basics of Christianity and how to defend it.
  3. "The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel - A book that helps you understand the evidence for Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.
  4. "The Gospel Coalition" by various authors - A collection of essays that help you understand the gospel and how to apply it to your life.

Practical Christianity

  1. "The Power of a Praying Parent" by Stormie Omartian - A book that helps you understand the importance of prayer and how to pray for your children.
  2. "The Power of a Praying Wife" by Stormie Omartian - A book that helps you understand the importance of prayer and how to pray for your husband.
  3. "The Power of a Praying Husband" by Stormie Omartian - A book that helps you understand the importance of prayer and how to pray for your wife.
  4. "The Power of a Praying Church" by Stormie Omartian - A book that helps you understand the importance of prayer and how to pray for your church.

Memoirs and Testimonies

  1. "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom - A memoir that tells the story of a Dutch Christian family who helped Jews escape during World War II.
  2. "Just Like Jesus" by Max Lucado - A book that tells the story of a Christian who was transformed by his relationship with Jesus.
  3. "The Autobiography of George Müller" by George Müller - A memoir that tells the story of a Christian who founded orphanages and was known for his faith and generosity.
  4. "The Story of My Life" by Helen Keller - A memoir that tells the story of a Christian who was born deaf and blind, but learned to read and write through her faith.

These books are just a few examples of the many resources available to help you grow in your faith. Remember to always read with an open heart and mind, and to seek guidance from your pastor or spiritual mentor if you have any questions or concerns.